Zohran Mamdani: The Bronx student who made Africana Studies his political compass – Times of India
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old Indian-origin Muslim, emerged as a progressive star after defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor on June 24, 2025. With 91% of votes counted, Mamdani led with 43% to Cuomo’s 36%, halting Cuomo’s attempted political comeback. Cuomo, who qualified for an independent…